Andrew Cuomo trolled for AI campaign ad showing him as MTA driver, window washer

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Andrew Cuomo took to social media and shared an AI-generated campaign ad that depicted him trying his hand at different jobs, such as an MTA subway driver, a window washer, and a stockbroker.

The mayoral candidate's team used AI to show him driving a city train, hanging off a skyscraper, and on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in the $45,000 ad that first aired on Wednesday, October 1.

AI Andrew Cuomo says he 'could pretend to do a lot of jobs'

The AI version of the former governor says in the 30-second mark, "I’m Andrew Cuomo, and I could pretend to do a lot of jobs."

"But I know what I know, and I know what I don’t know. And I do know how to make government work. There are a lot of jobs I can’t do, but I’m ready to be your mayor on day one," he further says in the ad.

Interestingly, Cuomo's team touted the promo in a press release and called it "one of the first positive and most visible uses of AI in paid political advertising."

Cuomo's spokesperson, Rich Azzopardi, emphasized that the video was meant to be taken as a "humorous attempt" to break through to his audience.

The 67-year-old is in the New York City mayoral race alongside Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who analysts believe has higher chances of winning the race.

Basil Smikle, political analyst and professor at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies, said, "Mamdani is well ahead of Cuomo, and something would have to dramatically change the narrative of the race for there to be a shift in the polling to suggest Mamdani could lose, and I don't see that happening right now."

Interestingly, Mamdani said on Monday, September 29, he was not interested in commenting on what Eric Adams' departure meant for his campaign.

"A lot of the focus has been on the question of the impact it may have on Election Day, what it means for the horse race. What it loses sight of is that for New Yorkers who are struggling to afford the most expensive city in the United States of America, nothing has changed," he told reporters at a campaign event in uptown Manhattan.

Moreover, Mamdani's candidacy has been on a roll, as he received endorsements from party holdouts such as former Vice President Kamala Harris and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

Internet trolls Andrew Cuomo for AI-generated campaign ad

Several internet users trolled Andrew Cuomo as he shared an AI-generated campaign ad that depicted him trying his hand at different jobs.

A user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "It’s honestly crazy that @andrewcuomo has so little knowledge of his audience that he thinks he can win New Yorkers over with AI," while one added, "Andrew Cuomo using AI in New York of all places is clinically insane behavior."

A person remarked, "F**k it bro just hire more cops. And make the video AI. I'm so excited to watch him lose in November," whereas someone else mentioned, "Politicians or media using AI should honestly be illegal."

Meanwhile, Mamdani drew parallels between the ad and Cuomo’s housing plan, which was scrutinized for being partially written by ChatGPT.

"In a city of world-class artists and production crews hunting for the next gig, Andrew Cuomo made a TV ad the same way he wrote his housing policy: with AI. Then again, maybe a fake Cuomo is better than the real one?" Mamdani wrote in a post on X.

Another X user quipped, "He couldn't even pretend to do a job."

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